Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA199
Location
Byron, CA
Event ID
20210518103105
Coordinates
37.828444, -121.625830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N16CX
Make
HARRY CROSBY (VANS)
Serial Number
23159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CROSBY HARRY L
Address
5732 HIGHBLUFF TER
Status
Deregistered
City
PLEASANTON
State / Zip Code
CA 94588-9660
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA199